AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A body was found at the Lock and Dam Park on Thursday morning.

The Richmond County Coroner’s Office says a deceased male was found in the river on the 1800 block of Lock and Dam Road.

Richmond County deputies responded to the scene around 7:34 a.m.

The male was pronounced dead at 8:40 a.m., and an autopsy has been scheduled.

Starting soon after authorities arrived, the entire area was roped off by yellow crime scene tape.

Maj. Robbie Silas with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office said workers found the floating body while conducting geological surveys along the river.

They notified authorities, and the body was removed by fire crews.

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